Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1978-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter, . NON-STERILE Product Usage: The Triathlon Tritanium Patella Inserter is part of the Tritanium Knee System Instrument Set. It is used to implant the Tritanium Patella after the patellar bone has been prepared using the existing Triathlon Patella Resection Guide, Metal Backed Patella Drill and Patella Peg Drill Templates as per the Triathlon Tritanium Surgical Protocol.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 1, 2014

Date Posted: July 9, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1978-2014

Event ID: 68500

Reason for Recall:

Tritanium Patella Inserter Instrument fracture during implantation. .

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 22 Units

Code Information:

Catalog No. 6541-3-530. Lot Codes: CTD2778 and CTD2779.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution - in the states of Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana and New Jersey.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated